Caleb was born to a young couple who weren’t ready to have their son yet. Robert and Viola, when they moved into their unit in Newcastle, NSW, were pretty excited. Robert had just started his new job, and so had… Read More ›
Eternal life
Singapore, Australia, World War 2 and Radji Beach
It was 12 February 1942, and Singapore was in the grip of a mighty Japanese invasion that would see hundreds of people scrambling onto the wharves to flee. Among those were 65 Australian Nurses serving their country through the last… Read More ›
Convict
Mary was a convict! She was arrested in England for stealing a horse. BUT she didn’t really, her little boy Oscar lay sick with a ghastly fever, and she had to get a doctor fast. She had no way of… Read More ›
Homeless
Well, here we are, says me walking into a beautiful and large lounge room where I introduced my young homeless lad, Joey, to the very rich owner of the home, Mrs Slater, my friend Jeanette. Joey had been into all… Read More ›
Scary
The day was going well. As soon as the rain stopped, both her children, Felicity and Troy, asked to go outside. Despite Lucy’s concerns, she had put on a bright smile and agreed. After all, they were on holidays and… Read More ›
You said you wanted to see me
“You said you wanted to see me”. Larry said to Carolyn, who then ushered Larry into the pew near the front of the church. There weren’t that many pews, although the church is a vast, cavernous space. To Larry, it… Read More ›
There’s not a cloud in the sky
Life is just so beautiful – every day is just so wonderful – there is just nothing that can change the way we live and what we do – it just gets better and better as we go along. Enjoying… Read More ›
Stop looking for it – Found it
Nothing worse than losing something? Elsie was walking along the street, making her way home, when she looked down in her bag to get the home key out, and she noticed her wallet, containing pretty much everything, was missing. Shock… Read More ›
Psalm 139:1-18 – Part Three
By Greg Holt Part one can be found here: Psalm 139:1-18 – Part One Part two can be found here: Psalm 139:1-18 – Part Two “13 For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb…. Read More ›
Hero
Cam was this fierce little boy, the youngest, but always scampering to follow after his brothers. He was trying hard to find his place in the world and holding on for dear life. Take the camping trip, the one where… Read More ›
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
This is an actual case registered by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority… “Around 9pm, on Monday, 29 September, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance and asked to plan for a winch extrication of a passenger suffering a… Read More ›
GONG!
What is a GONG? This from Wikipedia “Suspended gongs are played with hammers and are of two main types. The gong has been a Chinese instrument for millennia. Some gongs are loud enough to be heard from up to eight kilometres (five miles) away.” … Read More ›
A murmur of surprise went up from the watching crowd
A murmur of surprise went up from the watching crowd – no one was expecting this – Cameron looked as startled as anyone – he was the one who actually did it – but Ned was the one who now was… Read More ›
Why Do I Keep on Sinning???!!!
At the time of our accepting Jesus as our Lord and Saviour – we were given the gift of the Holy Spirit. God replaced our old hearts and our old longings which were always rebelling against Him and put inside… Read More ›
The Armour of Light
“I’ve given up on Jane,” – Gav said sourly. Tossing his head to get all the hair out of his eyes – “Or rather she’s given up on me.” This was important news for Phil – “What happened?” Gav’s handsome… Read More ›
Toppled Over
Oh, the Tower of Babel What a story Here were the people wanting desperately to reach God – what for? That’s a great question! Did they want to meet Him? – Did they want to confront Him about something? –… Read More ›
Man on the Run
Ever been “on the run”? Great question! I guess in lots of ways we have all been on the run at some point in our lives – we often make little and sometimes BIG mistakes and find ourselves on the… Read More ›
The Mystery
What is a mystery? Is it a betrayal? Is it a race against time? Is it a vast secret? Is it a hidden meaning? Is it something tucked away that we will never find? Is it something not understood? Is… Read More ›
I Really Need to be First
In the armed forces, the men and women involved are truly remarkable – they give it their all, and they really do stick together. Through many hardships, wars, and tumultuous times, when everything seems intolerably difficult, many would give their… Read More ›
“Who Am I ” ……..Taking Care of Business
Who am I? – I’ve often wondered that – it’s really a funny old business, isn’t it, that is knowing when to step in and when to stay well out of the way. That to me is one of my… Read More ›
24/7 Access
It’s amazing to have access to whatever and whenever we need it – access on a 24-hour basis is truly great. I was listening to the radio, driving along yesterday, singing along to myself, which is normal, and as my… Read More ›
Helter Skelter
Charles Milles Maddox was born to a young 16-year-old by the name of Ada Maddox on 12th November 1934. Charles Milles Maddox turned himself into Charles Manson – one of THE most notorious killers in American history. Little did anyone… Read More ›
DNA Genetic Codes
I’ve been reading Genesis – the first book in the Bible – and once again I have been overwhelmed by God’s amazing creation. The Painted Desert. The Northern lights. The Milky Way. The blue whale. The Tiny little micro-organs.Genetic Code… Read More ›
What Easter (Resurrection Day) is Really About
Only the priceless gift of Christ’s death on the cross and His resurrection from the dead enable us to have eternal life By Greg Holt When I was young Easter was all about finding hidden Easter baskets filled with… Read More ›
Borrowing from Tomorrow
The unexpected is around the corner and will not consider your schedule or list of priorities – or your lack of faith in Jesus By Donald Whitchard Matthew 6:34,Acts 24:25,James 4:13-14,Luke 12:13-21,Luke 16:19-31 Summary: The Scriptures tell us,… Read More ›
Not Ashamed of the Gospel (Romans 1:16-17)
Swallow your pride, confess that you are a sinner, and realize that it is only the mercy, grace and love of God that can redeem you By Donald Whitchard Romans 1:16-17,Ephesians 6:17,Hebrews 4:12,2 Timothy 2:15,2 Timothy 3:16-17,John 17:17 … Read More ›
The Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ: What Do the Scriptures Say?
If you are unsure about who Jesus is and what the deal is about the free gift of salvation He offers, all you have to do is ask Him By Donald Whitchard John 11:25,John 20:11-18,Matthew 28:5-10,Luke 24:13-31,John 20:24-29,1 Corinthians… Read More ›
The Victory of the Crucified King
Nothing and no one can ever catch the Sovereign LORD by surprise or unawares By Donald Whitchard John 19:1-18,Luke 23:21-23,1 Corinthians 1:18,1 Corinthians 1:23-24,1 Corinthians 2:14 Summary: Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941), the assassination of President Kennedy (November… Read More ›
Thought For Today 11/14/2021: Are Humans Immortal?
The good news is that immortality as apposed to other things spoken of – is real “Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he… Read More ›
Thought for Today 06/02/2021 – Spiritual Death and the Bread of Life
We are all born with a spirit, placed in us by God – the problem is our spirit is dead “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger;… Read More ›